At Kirkness School we believe that:

• everyone will have the opportunity to develop intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and creatively as unique individuals
• the school will be a safe place where adults and students work together with care and compassion
• everyone will work towards developing a sense of social responsibility and good citizenship where individual differences and beliefs will be respected
• everyone will work toward providing modified programming to meet the varying abilities of students
• maximum achievement is attainable in a stimulating atmosphere where students are actively and meaningfully involved
• a partnership of learning is valued between students, staff and community
• everyone is a teacher and a learner
• technology is integrated into the curriculum
• individuals are empowered to become responsible, independent decision-makers
• it is everyone's responsibility to promote public education